Sam Burgess says he is "happy for the truth to come out about" the 'sexting' scandal which has engulfed South Sydney Rabbitohs.

The NRL club are investigating claims pictures of men exposing themselves were sent to a woman from a Facebook Messenger account belonging to one of their senior players, who Somerset Live is not naming for legal reasons.

A 23-year-old woman claimed she had been in a conversation with several members of the NRL team after making initial contact with a player via Instagram.

The woman alleges she later received unwanted calls from the player, who allegedly flashed his penis before another player then flashed his backside at her.

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The woman took screenshots and complained to the Rabbitohs via e-mail in May, to which they responded. The club said there was a delay in their later response because her follow-up e-mails went into a junk folder.

They have now appointed a five-person panel to ­investigate the allegations. Several news organisations in Australia have named the owner of the Messenger account the images were allegedly sent from and published the offending images.

Speaking to reporters at the Redfearn Oval on Tuesday, captain Burgess, who played for Bath Rugby from 2014 to 2015, was asked numerous questions about the controversy.

Sam Burgess in action for Bath Rugby last season

"I'm not going into the detail of anything," he told reporters. "I am happy for the truth to come out. That's going to be my answer to the majority of your questions.

“I really am … I’m speaking in respect to my wife, my family, my wife’s family. It’s been a tough process to go through, but I am fortunate that I have got a strong wife and great support around me.”

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“It’s a tricky time but it is what it is,” Burgess added. “We’re all standing here, talking about something when we should be focusing on the game in the next few days' time.

"It's been a tough process to go through, (for) the family together, but fortunately I've got a strong wife.

Sam Burgess in action for the Rabbitohs against St George Illawarra Dragons (Image: Matt King/Getty Images)

"A wife who loves me. I've got great family, great friends, great support around me."

The Rabbitohs beat St George Illawarra Dragons 13-12 on Saturday night at ANZ Stadium to earn a spot in this weekend's grand final qualifier against Sydney Roosters.

In a statement, the Rabbitohs said last week: "The club will deal with the complaint thoroughly and will move as quickly as it possibly can to conclude the investigation. The findings of the investigation will be thorough and transparent."